November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Today we focus on mast cell tumors (MCT), the most common malignant skin tumor in dogs and which can also affect cats. In a brief summary,ย The Meowing Vetย raises awareness on the common clinical signs that can indicate that your pet has a mast cell tumor, how it is … Continue reading Vet(ting) in a Hurry: A Quick Summary on Mast Cell Tumors (MCT) in Dogs & Cats
Yummm... The smell of coffee in the morning. The sight of coffee ground-like debris coming from your pet's ears?! Not so appealing! If your cat or dog is scratching at his or her ears, and if you notice dark brown "dirt" in your pet's ears, he or she may have a parasitic infestation of ear … Continue reading Vet(ting) in a Hurry: A Quick Summary on Ear Mites in Cats & Dogs
With all the various types of dog collars, leashes, and harnesses, it can seem daunting when choosing one for your pet. The Meowing Vet provides a description of the most common products so you can be sure to choose the right one for your dog. Learn more below... Dog Collars Regular neck collars These … Continue reading Collars and Leashes and Harnesses, Oh My!: Choosing the Right Style for Walking Your Dog
September serves as Animal Pain Awareness Month. Animals can indeed feel pain, which needs to be managed appropriately with a regimen prescribed by your veterinarian. Our dogs and cats are not miniature furry humans; therefore, the same pain medications that may work for us may not work for our pets and can actually cause great … Continue reading Household Pain Medication Toxicity in Dogs & Cats: Animals Require Careful Pain Relief
Help eliminate GI upset when switching your dog or cat's food brand by following the 10 Day Food Transition Protocol. The Meowing Vet teaches pet owners how to slowly and safely transition their pets from one diet to the next. Learn how below... Changing your dog or catโs food brand? While frequent diet changes are … Continue reading Avoid GI Upset When Switching Your Pet’s Food Brand: Follow the 10 Day Food Transition Protocol for Dogs & Cats
If you notice that your pet is having urinary accidents, always consult your veterinarian since various health problems may be affecting your pet's urinary system. Oe such condition is urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence (USMI), which is most common in older female dogs. In a rapid summary on USMI,ย The Meowing Vetย explains the cause, clinical signs, and … Continue reading Vet(ting) in a Hurry: A Quick Summary on Urethral Sphincter Mechanism Incompetence in Dogs
If your aging dog or cat begins exhibiting odd behaviors, it's always a good idea to talk to your vet. If physical problems are ruled out, your pet may be developing cognitive dysfunction, similar to dementia in humans.ย The Meowing Vetย provides a quick overview on canine and feline cognitive dysfunction, including its early clinical signs and … Continue reading Vet(ting) in a Hurry: A Quick Summary on Cognitive Dysfunction in Dogs & Cats
It's just about time for your dog's next meal, and you're measuring out the food when suddenly your dog vomits up a slimy yellow mess. Your dog likely has bilious vomiting syndrome.ย The Meowing Vetย explains the cause of this gastrointestinal condition and how you can help prevent it. Learn more below... ๐๐คฎ If your dog, who … Continue reading Vet(ting) in a Hurry: A Quick Summary on Bilious Vomiting Syndrome in Dogs